ADINA

Finite element analysis software

ADINA (Automatic Dynamic Incremental Nonlinear Analysis) is a comprehensive finite element analysis (FEA) software package used for engineering simulations. It is widely utilized in various fields such as structural engineering, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and multiphysics problems. ADINA is known for its robust capabilities in handling complex nonlinear problems and is used by engineers and researchers worldwide.

Overview

ADINA was developed to provide a powerful tool for the analysis of structures and fluids, particularly in situations where nonlinearities are significant. The software is capable of simulating a wide range of physical phenomena, including large deformations, contact problems, and material nonlinearities.

ADINA software interface

The software is structured to handle both static and dynamic analyses, making it suitable for a variety of applications. ADINA's versatility allows it to be used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical engineering, and civil engineering.

Features

ADINA offers a comprehensive set of features that include:

• Structural Analysis: Capable of linear and nonlinear analysis, including static and dynamic simulations. It supports a wide range of material models and can handle complex contact conditions.

• Fluid Flow Analysis: Provides tools for simulating incompressible and compressible flows, including turbulent and laminar flow regimes.

• Thermal Analysis: Allows for the simulation of heat transfer problems, including conduction, convection, and radiation.

• Multiphysics: ADINA can couple different physical phenomena, such as fluid-structure interaction (FSI), thermal-structural coupling, and electromagnetic-structural interactions.

• User Interface: The software includes a graphical user interface (GUI) that facilitates model creation, analysis setup, and results visualization.

Applications

ADINA is used in a variety of applications, including:

• Aerospace Engineering: For the analysis of aircraft structures, including stress analysis and vibration studies.

• Automotive Engineering: Used in crash simulations, durability analysis, and optimization of vehicle components.

• Biomedical Engineering: Applied in the simulation of biological systems, such as the analysis of heart valves and other medical devices.

Fluid-structure interaction analysis of a heart valve

• Civil Engineering: Utilized in the design and analysis of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects.

Development and History

ADINA was developed by ADINA R & D, Inc., a company founded by Dr. Klaus-Jürgen Bathe, a prominent figure in the field of finite element analysis. The software has evolved over the years to incorporate advanced features and capabilities, keeping pace with the growing demands of engineering analysis.

Related pages

• Finite element method
• Computational fluid dynamics
• Structural analysis
• Multiphysics